Videla: Argentina’s Dirty War General

The general who made a nation disappear—one citizen at a time.

In Videla: Argentina’s Dirty War General, Jorge Rafael Videla is examined through the lens of a nation fractured by repression, secrecy, and the machinery of state violence. The narrative traces how a military regime sought to impose order upon Argentina through methods that would leave deep and enduring scars upon its civic and moral landscape.

This book is a series of interviews with leading historians, journalists, and witnesses who lived through Videla’s rule. The biography follows his rise to power amid political instability, culminating in his role as a central figure in the military junta that governed Argentina during the period known as the “Dirty War.” Through a system of enforced disappearances, censorship, and clandestine operations, the regime extended its reach into the fabric of everyday life, reshaping public discourse through fear and control. Beneath official narratives of security and restoration lay a reality marked by uncertainty and loss, where families searched for answers that were often withheld or denied.

Carlini’s account approaches this history with a measured, documentary clarity, focusing on the structures of authority and the human consequences they produced. Videla: Argentina’s Dirty War General stands as a reflection on the fragility of justice under authoritarian rule and the enduring weight of historical reckoning.

• A sober examination of military dictatorship and state repression

• A historical account of Argentina’s Dirty War and its aftermath

• A timeless reflection on power, accountability, and memory

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Beautifully designed print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text made to last.

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• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, available on all major audiobook platforms.

Elegantly produced and enduring in form, this edition preserves a difficult chapter of history in a volume designed for lasting reflection.

About the Editor

Charles Carlini is an author, editor, and publisher. He is the author of Won’t Get Fooled Again and the creator of the Strongmen Series, which explores the lives and legacies of authoritarian leaders through incisive interviews and critical commentary.